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Must a business name be registered to be an independent contractor?
Expert: Michael Fromstein
Kathy asked:
Do I have to register a business name in order to become an independent contractor?
Michael Fromstein answered:
You can bill someone under your own name as an independent contractor without registering as a business. However, if you want to carry on business under a business name, you need to register to open a bank account and later, if necessary, to try and enforce collection of amounts owing to the business name.
About the author
Michael Fromstein is a tax specialist with Integrated Professional Specialist Services.